And That's Why We Drink

Hello and welcome to episode 341 where, conceptually speaking, we have a lot in common with babies! Em is back in Virginia becoming a funcle a second time around and Christine is on her way to Europe with a toddler. But to ease our anxieties we've got some creepy tales for you: First Em takes us to Milwaukee for a classic haunt at Shaker's Cigar Bar. Then Christine covers a story with some wild twists in the alleged abduction of Sherri Papini. And don't forget to give your partner quiet, whispered compliments even when they aren't in the room... and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 340 and we miss your celery kisses! This week Em brings us the creepy, gasp-worthy story of the Demon of Brownsville Road. Then Christine covers the salacious story of Kelly Cochran. And are we bringing emo back? ...and that's why we drink! Don't forget, you can always submit your topic suggestions on our website (especially paranormal stories to make Em feel better about having enough topics)! andthatswhywedrink.com/contact And check out our new, improved Patreon after chats! We're diving into case updates and new hot paranormal news topics! patreon.com/atwwdpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 339, where we ponder such existential topics as, "how will anyone know what an iPod Nano is without the time capsule we made in 1999?". This week Em triggers some major throwback with a deep dive into the 2012 doomsday prophecy with a pitstop in Y2K and some fascinating peeks into the Maya calendar. Then Christine covers the case of Viktoria Nasyrova also known as (small spoiler alert) the cheesecake murder plot. And we wish for you what we wish for ourselves: one good napsicle... and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does anyone else think August is just the Twilight Zone of months, marking imminent doom? We're riding out our month-long scaries by reading your very creepy stories... of haunted dolls! It's hot haunted doll summer, if you will, and we're creating a Tinder to connect haunted doll aficionados with the perfect spooky vessels. Be forewarned we mention all the scary staples so if you skipped those original episodes you may want to listen with caution. We may be idiots but we're no idiots... and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recording in progress... please excuse any technical difficulties in episode 338, including Christine being in an entirely different outfit at one point during her story. This week Em takes us on a hypnotizing journey into the world of the subconscious with the story of Franz Mesmer, the father of mesmerizing. Then Christine brings us the mysterious and tragic case of Malaysian Airlines Flight 370, that disappeared with barely a trace on its regularly scheduled route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. And don't tell Reddit how intoxicated Christine was at the Taylor Swift concert... and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 337 and it's all garlic, no sun this week! First, we've got some catching up to do on Christine's side of the health table. Then Em takes us into the world of ghost towns with the story of Dudleytown, Connecticut aka the "village of the damned". Then Christine covers the unbelievably juicy case of the Ebay Stalking Scandal. And if you're going to be a rat at least be a hydrated one... and that's why we drink! Don't miss the very last week of the Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet tour! beachtoosandy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 336 and we have arrived... LEONA HAS SAID THE WORD "MOTHMAN". We've got one of our favorite episodes up this week, starting out with Em's deep dive into the UFO encounter of Snippy the horse - which sounds fun but, content warning, is one of the first documented cases of UFO related animal mutilations. Then Christine brings us the biggest true crime case we've never heard of in the Hall-Mills murders, that involves some wild town gossip and the rise of tabloids. And if you're the Mug CollectorTM of your relationship, show us your mug shots! ...and that's why we drink! Don't miss Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet's last two shows of the summer! beachtoosandy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 335 and is Christine group texting the entire audience of a Taylor Swift concert? This week Em brings us the wild and pious (or is it?) tale of Sister Magdalena of the Cross. Then Christine covers the notorious and fascinating Lady of the Dunes case from Provincetown, Massachusetts. And lastly, we're so sorry for all the technical difficulties. We think Christine's WiFi was haunted by talk of renovating her rusty pipes... and that's why we drink! Don't miss out on Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet's last few shows of the summer! beachtoosandy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're vibrant this week... is it sweat? First Em takes us to a place we don't go often for our stories: South Dakota, with the tale of the haunted Alex Johnson Hotel. Then Christine covers the tragic murder of Grace Millane. And lastly, we don't give you the license to fleb anything off of our bodies... and that's why we drink! Christine and Alexander still have a few shows left in their Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet tour this summer! Don't miss their one-star reviews coming to a city near you! beachtoosandy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to July. We're in mourning because our birthday month is over. Pride month is over. What is there to look forward to? Oh yeah, your creepy tales! This month we've got a spooky summer smorgasbord for you covering everything from UFO sightings to cryptids in Kentucky, not to mention we might have triggered a government conspiracy. And did we just get invited to naughty gaudy night?? ...and that's why we drink! Don't miss Christine on tour this summer with Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet! beachtoosandy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The air feels weird for episode 333 - maybe it's because we're talking about some naughty things like government UFO whistleblowing! That's right, Em takes us on a deep dive into the recent claims made by David Grusch that the U.S. government not only has alien spacecraft but bodies as well. Then Christine covers the extremely distressing case of Ryan Waller and some wildly infuriating police incompetence. And Christine drinks this week on behalf of Em's veins... and that's why we drink! Don't miss Christine on tour this summer with Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet! beachtoosandy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 332 and a recording run by sickos so please pardon our DayQuill grind! This week Em takes us on a wild time travel adventure with the story of Sergei Ponomarenko. Then Christine covers the murder of Nona Dirksmeyer and the frustrating judicial aftermath. And honestly, if future you doesn't show up to stop you from making a specific decision, how bad could it really be? ...and that's why we drink! Don't miss Christine on tour this summer with Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet! beachtoosandy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 331 and we're not recording on Wednesdays anymore because Christine cannot handle Em's continued use of "hump day". This week Em takes us to their favorite - Oh, Canada - for the creepy ghost stories of the University of Toronto. Then Christine covers the tragic and eerie case of the Porco family murders. It's a weirdly ax-heavy episode and we're sorry... and that's why we drink! Don't miss Christine and Alexander's tour this summer for Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet! beachtoosandy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our birthdays! Episode 330, here we come with some special topics to celebrate Gemini season. Going off the Gemini theme, Em covers the Kinsella twins UFO encounters, giving Christine both a twin tale and a story of creepy abductions. Then Christine really knocks it out of the park and gifts Em with the history and crimes of the Duggar family, leaving it open for Em to fill in the blanks for us and show off their trivia knowledge. And we thought we saw a baseball... and then it hit us! And that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our birthday month and Eva told us this is a redemption episode from last year's birthday "surprise"... can you guess the theme? We've got some great, creepy stories to help celebrate us, and all you fellow Geminis out there, everything from a birthday ghost hunt to haunted kids' toys to a chance Vegas encounter with one Mr. Bagel Bites. Happy Gemini Season, everyone! And that's why we drink! Thank you to everyone who helped make this round of live shows so special! We can't believe it's already over. Stay tuned for more dates coming in the future... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 329 and there's nothing left to do but work! Tune in to hear some behind the scenes water cooler talk about the origin of our new Sad Happy Hour "business" meeting (so Eva doesn't bum us out right before recording). We've also got some wild, creepy tales for you this week, starting out with Em's deep dive into the world of Doppelgängers. Then Christine covers the case of the Red Barn murder, the death of Maria Marten and her step mother's strange dreams. And lastly, you won't want to miss Em having an existential crisis seeing a picture of a mole for the first time? ...and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grab your Kentucky-legal vape pens because episode 328 is chock full of frenemies, boats, ex-lovers and Sperry's! First Em takes us across the pond to cover the Highgate Vampire, the Degrassi of paranormal stories. Then Christine takes us to Connecticut for the story of the murder of Ellen Sherman and how a horror movie helped crack the case. And Karen 3000 is as impatient for her grog as ever... and that's why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, welcome to episode 327 where we're dancing around while speaking our minds. First Em gives us an update on the paranormal news of the world including a group of teens affected by a ouija board and then the Moffitt Family haunting. Then Christine covers a cold (ish) case with some wild twists and turns, the Lewis-Clark Valley Murders. And does Em now have Leg, Arm and Tongue Disease? ...and that's why we drink! We'll see you THIS WEEK, Las Vegas! Join us at the Mirage on Friday, 5/19 for our very last spooky live show of the season! andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take a hike... to Superstition Mountain! It's episode 326 and we're giving microphone kisses to spit guards Moonshine has formerly drowned in his water bowl. First Em takes us on a journey of wild abductions in the story of Brian Scott. Then Christine covers the murder of Angie Dodge, a story that makes Em buckle their proverbial seatbelt. And doesn't everyone live in constant fear of being tickled to the point that they want hide in their armpits? ...and that's why we drink! Can you believe we have ONE last live show this season and it's in LAS VEGAS!? Join us May 19th at the Mirage for a creepy good time! andthatswhywedrink.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you the record keeper or the tea sipper of your family? We hear from both this month! We’re kicking off May (and a little pre-celebration for Gemini season) with some wild true crime, family drama and Ancestry.com-related stories. Be careful what you do with your saucy pics on cameras stolen from your ex… and that’s why we drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices